Bakers around the world will soon be headed to Las Vegas for this year’s Baking Expo. Now, you know what that means! It’s time for all the delicious samples! Impactful and creative flavor continues to be a strong selling point with customers. People want a memorable experience with their food, and flavors, inclusions, and [...]
As a baker with a long history of producing buns, sesame seeds are a very common ingredient for me. Unfortunately, with the rise of food allergens, these seeds have made their way to the chopping block for some food manufacturers. So, I’ll be interested to see how bakers are approaching sesame seeds at IBIE [...]
Buns are the most popular type of bread served at Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) because they are versatile and portable. Their consumption surges during the summer months due to cookouts and road trips. Nowadays, buns must also compete against perceived healthier options with lower carbohydrate counts and other nutritional advantages. These variables have produced [...]
What's one of the products we get the most questions about? Buns. The simple hamburger bun has many uses and demands these days. So what’s the secret to a perfect hamburger bun? Here are a few places to get started: Fermentation: Hamburger buns made with prior fermentation have a cleaner cut, better quality, improved flavor and [...]
Honey Oat Buns Ingredients 2 tsp Yeast 1¼ C Milk 3 C Bread flour ¾ C Oats 1½ tsp Salt 2 tbsp Olive oil ¼ C Honey Method Place all seven ingredients into the mixing bowl and mix for 12 minutes using a dough hook. Place dough in a covered bowl [...]
Commercial Baking Formulations
You know the importance of the kill step. It’s the point during baking when harmful pathogens likeSalmonella spp. are eliminated. Although it’s always been crucial from a food safety stand point, there’s another layer. Now that FSMA has been rolled out, the kill step must be logged and documented in order for you to be in compliance. [...]
You never know where the baking industry will take you, no matter how you plan. Cordia Harrington did not have a “strategic plan” to become influential leader in this industry. But now she is. How did she get there? It wasn’t an easy road. In 1993, as a McDonald’s Owner/Operator and a Member of the [...]
How The FDA Defines Breads and Rolls What is the difference between a bread and a roll? Baked goods such as breads and rolls are legally defined and identified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) based on their formulation (type and amount of ingredient used) and unit weight. The FDA provides [...]
Hamburger Bun What are Hamburger Buns? A hamburger bun is a round, risen bread designed specifically to hold a hamburger patty and the accompanying toppings. The hamburger bun, when sliced in half, makes hamburgers and sandwiches portable and easy foods to eat. Compared to bread, they are: High in sugar High in [...]
